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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session - part 2 Apr 28th, 2025

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This has been clarified to the original intent of the retail delivery fee.
  • And let me be specific on this $75 annual registration fee.
  • So, user fees do not fully cover the costs of our roads.
  • We can also be more creative and secure multiple benefits.
  • And user fees, sure, they don't cover the entire cost of our road network.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Higher Education Mar 4th, 2025

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • So they retain those fees, even if the student is not accepting it. They do.
  • At this point in time, I believe that we are feeling very secure with the program as it stands.
  • And so that is something that provides us with the security that we need.
  • Texas State can save as much as $19,000 in tuition and fees over their college career.
  • For a single fee and when they pay that fee and right now it's That's $290 for the fall and spring and
Keywords: 1184, house, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, December 9, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:47:52.319> the Congress acted in 2000 to secure the Congress acted in 2000 to secure the
  • > RO<02:15:17.760> schools reauthorize the Secure RO schools reauthorize the Secure RO
  • <02:37:58.080> rules reauthorize the secure rules reauthorize the secure rules legislation
  • Interior to designate an entrance fee Interior to designate an entrance fee free<03:07:31.680>
  • Service sites, and extends fee waiverss Service sites, and extends fee waiverss to<03:13:36.080>
LA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Has had a medical fee schedule bill every year.
  • Fee schedule. 2029. I'm sorry. Retrospective would be nice. Sorry. 2029.
  • Blackwood is, I'm going to need security to get out of here, but Mr.
  • When is the fee schedule put in place and what that looks like?
  • He will present this fee schedule to us.
Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 408 by Senator Myers, a major workers’ compensation overhaul centered on creating an all-claims medical database, requiring electronic reporting and billing, and modernizing fee schedule and claims data collection. Myers said the bill was designed to improve transparency, reduce disputes, address outliers and abuse, and help injured workers return to work faster. The committee adopted technical amendments, then considered a large amendment set combining portions of House bills 780 and 1101, which added preliminary determination procedures, fraud language, temporary total disability and supplemental earnings benefit changes, and a fallback deadline for the department to establish a fee schedule if no agreement is reached by 2029. Several members and witnesses objected that the amendments were dropped late and would turn SB 408 into an omnibus bill; supporters argued the package was the best chance for comprehensive reform. After debate, the committee adopted the amendments and reported SB 408 favorably as amended. Testimony on SB 408 was sharply divided. Supporters, including some providers and injured-worker advocates, said the bill’s core value was transparency through the database and that the system needed modernization and a better fee schedule. Opponents argued the added amendments would burden pro se claimants, expand litigation, and weaken injured workers’ rights, especially through fraud and preliminary hearing provisions. Committee members also questioned whether the combined package was germane and whether it should be allowed to move as a single reform measure. Louisiana Workforce Commission staff explained the timeline for data collection, electronic billing, dispute rules, and eventual fee schedule rulemaking, and said the department could execute the law as amended. The committee then turned to House Bill 585 by Representative Chasson, concerning workplace violence and safety plans for small-box discount retailers. The bill was revised through a substitute that required covered retailers to develop and submit a written workforce safety plan, or submit an existing plan if one already existed. Representative Glorioso raised concerns that requiring a written safety plan could create new civil liability under Louisiana’s assumption-of-duty doctrine and increase litigation and insurance costs. Chasson responded that the intent was simply to encourage safety planning and that businesses already had such plans. The committee discussed possible narrowing language, but the transcript ends before a final disposition on HB 585 is shown.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • It can take months, filing fees.
  • gap uh for those to get a reduced fee. gap uh for those to get a reduced fee.
  • That's after they've paid legal fees and filing fees.
  • fees and filing<01:25:50.560> fees.
  • <01:25:51.679> Um filing fees. Um filing fees.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity met in September 2025, established a quorum, introduced new member Larry Forester, and approved the minutes from the August 26 meeting. The main presentation came from Warren County Public Schools Superintendent Rob Clayton and Assistant Superintendent Sarah Johnson, who discussed the district’s work serving English language learners and multilingual students, including immigrant and refugee families. They said Warren County now serves roughly 5,500 multilingual students out of about 19,000 total, representing about 92 languages and 90 countries, with 57 certified multilingual teachers, a GO Center, migrant and refugee advocates, and the state’s first international high school. The presenters emphasized that the district welcomes immigrant families and that students and parents generally value public education, but they described major challenges tied to accountability and funding. They explained that multilingual students are tested after one year in the system, even though many need more time to become proficient in English and grade-level standards, and they argued that current graduation-rate rules can unfairly penalize schools when transient students enroll briefly and then leave. They also said the cost of serving this population has risen sharply, with special revenue and especially general-fund spending increasing substantially over the past decade, prompting the district to reallocate resources from EL teacher assistants toward translation technology and additional certified staff. Committee members asked questions about how long-term multilingual students compare with the general student body and whether the district’s data show similar graduation outcomes. Clayton said he did not have the specific comparison data at hand but believed students who stay K-12 generally reach proficiency. He and Johnson asked legislators to consider giving students more time before accountability measures apply and to shift some graduation accountability from individual schools to the district level for highly transient populations, while still maintaining accountability. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken beyond approval of the minutes.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • They had some FEMA funding secured for them, and then that FEMA funding was pulled.
  • Do we look at cutting FTEs, assessing fees? Do we look at cutting FTEs, assessing fees?
  • Did we increase any of the fees that you charge? Can you refresh my memory?
  • Did we increase any of the fees that you charge? Mr.
  • , lifer-type people versus a minimum security housing unit.
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The committee first approved the December 10 minutes and then received a DEQ base budget summary and agency overview. DEQ staff explained that the agency is largely federally and special funded, with major ongoing costs in salaries, operating expenses, grants, and continuing appropriations. Director Dave Glatt and accounting director Beth Jacobson highlighted core programs, the move to a new chemistry laboratory, the new state fuel inspection program, wastewater-related funding from HB 1577, and implementation of SB 2267 for on-site wastewater rules. They also noted the agency’s spending patterns, possible federal EPA cuts, and the likelihood of some fee adjustments or program changes if federal support declines. Members asked about DEQ’s travel, field offices, future staffing, and how the agency would respond to reduced federal regulation. DEQ said most staff are based in Bismarck, with field offices in Fargo, Sawyer, and Gwinner, and that travel is driven by inspections and spill response. Glatt said the agency would continue to rely on science and law, and that any future federal retrenchment could mean more state responsibility but likely not a wholesale increase in FTEs. The committee also discussed a feedlot enforcement case in the Minot area, with DEQ explaining its role in ensuring compliance, permitting, and animal-waste management standards. The Department of Health and Human Services then presented on FTE block grant reporting, TANF balances, child care transfers, and the Rural Health Transformation Program. Donna Ockland explained that no line-item transfers had occurred yet for the new rural health work, but about 33 positions were planned and some current staff time could be reimbursed through approved cost allocation. HHS also reviewed TANF’s frozen eligibility and block grant structure, the transfer of up to 30% of TANF funds to child care, and recent program changes that increased benefits and raised the income limit. Staff said the department is using TANF more strategically to support child care and other allowable uses, while still carrying over unused funds as many states do. Finally, Pat and HHS staff gave an update on the Rural Health Transformation Program, saying the first funding opportunity was being posted and that the state is on track to obligate the federal funds within the required timeline. They described priorities such as workforce retention, preceptor development, technical assistance for critical access hospitals, community wellness projects, and ambulance upgrades. Members asked about rural versus urban eligibility, immigrant recruitment, evaluation of year-two funding, and how the program would address varied local workforce needs. The meeting then shifted to an Office of Management and Budget update on the new State Hospital project, where Lindsay Ashley reported continued construction progress, updated cost information, and selected alternates, with photos and details showing work underway in multiple building sections.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 22nd, 2026 at 02:01 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Right now, with not only cyber and personnel security or physical security, we have more security standards
  • That does cover one FTE that we’re looking to make permanent. personnel security or physical security
  • We're just really looking to maintain operations and security, whether the security is cyber or physical
  • Chairman. ...as another form of security. Thank you, Mr.
  • fees—into the operating budget.
Bills: HB1
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • No, it doesn't change fees.
  • The fee structure was set by, well, yours and my predecessors, but some of the...
  • There is a bill to put a fee on streaming.
  • Well, it would be putting fees on, like, Netflix. I think a bit of a third rail.
  • Well, it would be putting fees on, like, Netflix, yes, right?
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several bills related to open meeting law, municipal meetings, town meetings, and remote participation. Senator Rausch supported S. 2205 and S. 2206, and House companion H. 3382, saying they would make remote participation in public bodies permanent and streamline open meeting law and public records complaint processes to reduce burdens on local officials. Committee members and the senator discussed concerns about complaints being weaponized, the role of the Attorney General, and whether public testimony should be presumed allowed unless a chair limits it with justification. The senator said the bills do not change public records fees and are meant to improve process and transparency. A large portion of the hearing focused on H. 3342 and S. 2197, which would modernize municipal meetings, town meetings, and local elections by allowing permanent remote or hybrid participation. Supporters included Wayland officials, the Massachusetts Municipal Association, Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller, MAPC, MACC, and others, who argued that hybrid and remote options increase participation, help parents, caregivers, people with disabilities, and residents with travel or work constraints, and have worked well during the pandemic-era extensions. Municipal officials emphasized that a mandate would be costly and difficult for smaller communities because of staffing, technology, room design, cybersecurity, and uneven internet access, especially in western Massachusetts. Committee members asked about equal access, funding, and whether local discretion should remain; the chair said the committee wants a permanent solution beyond emergency rules but must balance access with local capacity. The committee also heard testimony on H. 3328, which would allow remote participation to count toward quorum for statewide appointed bodies such as commissions on women and LGBTQ issues. Supporters argued this would improve regional equity and make it easier for people outside Greater Boston to serve, while committee members noted it is a separate issue from municipal meetings and may be easier to address than broader local-government changes. Another bill, H. 4351, was supported by Rep. Brandy Fluker Reed, who described it as creating an Office of Freedmen Affairs to address longstanding racial wealth disparities affecting descendants of enslaved Americans. The hearing also included testimony on H. 3299 from Common Cause and MASSPIRG in favor of guaranteed hybrid access for public meetings with public participation components, with advocates saying it would improve transparency, accessibility, and civic engagement.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • That's how the Bureau of Securities phrased that change, but mining and staking are not securities under
  • Mining and staking for um Securities Mining and staking for um Securities violations<03:56:29.800
  • this case what is and is not a Security this case what is and is not a Security even<03:57:19.159
  • > actual with these fees way outstrips the actual with these fees way outstrips the actual amount
  • know charging somebody a fee because know charging somebody a fee because they're<04:21:50.640><
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee held a public hearing on House Bill 552, which would remove the “full-time student” requirement for children ages 19 to 25 covered under the state retiree health insurance plan. The prime sponsor said the change would align retiree coverage with state employee and ACA plans, would not cost taxpayers because retirees pay the premiums, and could even reduce administrative burden and possibly state costs. The chair noted the bill simply removes the words “if full-time student” from statute and said the proposal affects very few retirees and has no cost to the state. No opposition was presented, and the chair closed the hearing on HB 552 after no further testimony. The committee then opened a public hearing on House Bill 648, which would require commercial insurance coverage for glucose monitoring devices and supplies for people with diabetes. The prime sponsor, a retired dietitian and diabetes educator, gave extensive testimony describing diabetes as common, costly, and serious, and argued that continuous glucose monitoring is important for managing type 2 and gestational diabetes, preventing hypoglycemia, and improving safety and decision-making. She said CGMs can alert users to dangerous blood sugar changes, help people understand how food, activity, and medication affect glucose, and save lives while offering a strong return on investment. During questions, a committee member asked whether the bill should specify that the monitoring be tied to prescribed treatment, and the sponsor agreed that adding “prescribed” would be appropriate. The member also asked about the proper threshold for coverage and whether the bill should be tied to fasting-test diagnosis; the sponsor responded that A1C is only one measure of control and does not show daily fluctuations, and said she was not prepared to recommend a specific threshold but could provide clinical guidelines later. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the sponsor indicated support for the bill’s general approach to broader CGM access.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee Jun 10th, 2026

Housing and Community Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • with the Mitigation Fee Act.
  • and prohibiting impact fees on ADUs that are 750 square feet or smaller. and prohibiting impact fees
  • Because many times they're avoiding impact fees, school fees, and they're already having to pay.
  • ADU and you have a 4,000-square-foot house, the fee for the ADU would be one-quarter of the fee for
  • So your fee under current law would be 25% of whatever the fee is, right? Yes.
Keywords: 988, house, all
Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard several housing-related bills, with most of the discussion focused on streamlining housing production, preserving affordable housing, and reducing barriers to ADUs and EV charging in HOAs. SB 457 would direct HCD to develop statistical formulas based on historical development data to help cities complete housing element site inventories; supporters said it would replace costly parcel-by-parcel analysis with a more realistic, data-driven approach, while the California Building Industry Association raised concerns. SB 1091 would create a Community Anti-Displacement and Preservation Program to help acquire and preserve unsubsidized affordable rental housing; it drew broad support from housing nonprofits, local governments, and committee members who emphasized prevention and preservation, and it was advanced with a motion and second. SB 1117 would clarify that ADU impact fees above 750 square feet are charged only on the portion above that threshold; supporters said current practice creates a fee cliff that discourages ADUs, while cities, counties, special districts, and fire groups opposed it over infrastructure and service funding concerns. The committee members were split, but the bill ultimately advanced on a 10-0 vote with two not voting. The committee also considered SB 904, which would codify and expand reporting and coordination practices used after wildfire disasters to speed rebuilding and identify permitting or code barriers. The author and supporters argued that future wildfire recoveries should not depend on ad hoc executive orders, while some members questioned whether the bill was duplicative of existing streamlining laws; it passed on a roll call after discussion. SB 1267 would require EV charger installers in HOAs to indemnify associations during installation and make homeowners liable for costs arising from use of a privately owned charger; HOA representatives and EV advocates supported it, the California Association of Realtors said it would remove opposition once amendments were in print, and the bill advanced unanimously. SB 1361 would prevent local governments from taking actions to avoid SB 79 transit-oriented housing requirements at existing or planned transit stops; L.A. Metro, labor groups, and housing advocates supported it as protecting transit investments and jobs, while the City of Burbank opposed it, and it was approved on a 9-0 vote. The committee also took up consent items SB 722 and SB 1426, which were approved without controversy.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/26/26

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • Assessors have a longstanding history of securing private data.
  • Assessors have a longstanding history of securing private data.
  • Assessors have a longstanding history of securing private data.
  • Assessors have a longstanding history of securing private data.
  • Assessors have a longstanding history of securing private data.
Bills: HF3676, HF2959, HF3233
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 04/23/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • Tax and fees.
  • Tax and fees. fees. fees.
  • If you're looking at fees, maybe health-related fees or health board-related fees or fees to implement
  • , amount of fees, amount of fees, uh,<01:32:58.400> drug<01:32:59.080> rebates,<01:
  • , other fund um tax increases and fees, other fund um tax increases and fees, just<01:42:06.480><
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • Beside state appropriations in tuition and fees.
  • If we were to look at increasing out of state fees.
  • Potential changes to many of the student fees are also dictated by laws relative to how much a fee can
  • While fees over offi budgets could remain the same.
  • As I mentioned, if one fee were increase while another fee was decrease while we have this authority
Keywords: 999, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 14th, 2025

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Transcript Highlights:
  • to render separate judgments for separate obligations and subs orders, uh, specifically attorneys' fees
  • This would then capture that when that attorney's fee judgment is ordered that it can't be commingled
  • Social Security will not take it, and insurance companies will not take it.
  • That would have hit our revenues to the tune of approximately $75,000 70,000 dollars in copy fees and
  • It cost $20,000 in legal fees to fight to get her child back.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Is the fee going to be basically get rid of one fee and then charge the same fee for the new entity?
  • Is the fee going to be basically get rid of one fee and then charge the same fee for the new entity?
  • or an oversight fee, it's really a registration fee only.
  • Fees make sense when one receives a service that primarily benefits the fee payer.
  • Fees make sense when one receives a service that primarily benefits the fee payer.
Summary: The committee heard several higher education bills. It first approved the consent calendar, which included SB 67 and SB 619. The main discussion centered on SB 437, which would direct the CSU system to develop a fair, evidence-based process for verifying whether someone is a descendant of a person enslaved in the United States, as part of the state’s reparations work. Supporters said the bill fills a gap left by the Reparations Task Force and would create a transparent, credible lineage-verification process; opponents argued genealogy methods already exist, the bill would waste money and delay action, and some raised constitutional concerns. The committee took a vote on SB 437, but the roll was left open after the initial tally showed three ayes and three noes. The committee then heard SB 790, which would allow California to join the interstate reciprocity agreement for online postsecondary education. The author and supporters said the bill would improve consumer protections for California students taking out-of-state online courses and help California institutions compete more effectively by reducing the burden of seeking separate state approvals. Opponents, including University of Phoenix and other groups, argued the bill conflicted with the existing reciprocity framework, could exclude some institutions, and might not actually secure California’s entry into the agreement. The committee voted 3-1 to pass SB 790 as amended to the Business and Professions Committee, with the roll left open. The committee also heard SB 391, which would authorize the Community College Chancellor’s Office to charge fees for research partners seeking access to data. Supporters said the office is absorbing significant unfunded workload from data requests and that fees would help recover costs; opponents, including the California Teachers Association community college association, warned the fees could create barriers for faculty and smaller researchers. Members discussed possible exemptions and implementation details. The committee voted 5-1 to pass SB 391 as amended to the Appropriations Committee, with the roll left open. Finally, the committee heard SB 685, a pilot program to provide cost-of-attendance assistance at four CSU campuses for students who experienced homelessness in high school. Supporters said it would help students cover housing, food, and transportation costs and reduce dropout risk; members asked about eligibility and implementation, and the author explained the bill would use McKinney-Vento homelessness designations and target students at risk of “summer melt” and college homelessness.
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Judiciary Committee Jun 17th, 2026

Judiciary Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • some adjustments to the fee structure.
  • of the fees had been adjusted since it was established.
  • of the fees had been adjusted since it was established.
  • That does not make somebody secure.
  • security?
Summary: The committee opened with a moment of silence honoring a deceased member, then approved the April minutes. The first major presentation was from Chelsea Florey of Child and Family Services on the Diversion Task Force and related grant programs created with one-time funding from HB 1012. She reported that five of six proposals were funded, with youth diversion services operating in Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot, and a Red River Children’s Advocacy Center program focused on problematic sexualized behavior. Members discussed barriers such as staffing shortages, voluntary family engagement, service fatigue, and the need for better coordination, broader outreach, and possible changes to diversion eligibility rules so low-level cases can remain in diversion longer. Several legislators pressed for more practical system changes and clearer service navigation, while Florey said the task force is trying to build a service array or hub and is leaning on the Children’s Cabinet for broader recommendations. The committee then heard from North Dakota Lottery Director Thomas Lawler, who gave an operational overview and biennium report. He described the lottery’s history, games, retailer commissions, Pick and Click subscriptions, Players Club membership, and revenue distribution. For the 2023-25 biennium, about $67 million in tickets were purchased, with roughly $16.2 million transferred overall, including money for the general fund, drug task force grants, and compulsive gambling prevention and treatment. Members asked about the compulsive gambling allocation and whether the amount is set by statute. A lengthy presentation followed from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on criminal justice data connectivity and reentry. Adam Anderson explained that North Dakota’s jail, court, HHS, and correctional systems use multiple separate databases that do not communicate in real time, requiring manual cross-checks and staff communication. He said the department is exploring a centralized hub or other integration approach, but noted challenges with identifiers, vendor contracts, confidentiality, and cost. Robin Schmolenberger then updated the committee on a Medicaid data-sharing project with HHS, saying monthly application assistance is now occurring in correctional facilities and that automated bi-directional data exchange is expected in late 2026 to help suspend and reactivate Medicaid coverage and identify former foster care youth. Members also discussed parole, probation, transitional housing, and the need for better real-time notifications and clearer data definitions. The committee also received an update from county representatives on the 24/7 sobriety program, including a recent attorney general opinion that if a court waives 24/7 fees, sheriffs may use the cheaper twice-daily breath test or urine testing instead of SCRAM bracelets or drug patches. Finally, Bruce Johnson of the Racing Commission presented on an audit report, acknowledging serious findings involving overspending from the promotion fund, grant documentation failures, a breeders fund eligibility reversal, and repeated procurement violations. He said the commission has already changed its procedures by tracking fund limits monthly, requiring grant applications and itemized reports, enforcing breeders fund rules as written, and routing purchases through procurement with written contracts. The committee asked follow-up questions throughout but took no formal votes on these presentations.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Higher Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Most are living on Social Security. Most are living on small pensions.
  • Because I'm still working, I collect Social Security.
  • And that includes the tuition and fee waiver program.
  • And that includes the tuition and fee waiver program.
  • It's secure. Devin has married aid.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Higher Education heard testimony on a broad set of bills focused on making public higher education more affordable and accessible, protecting student information, and changing social work licensure rules. Chair Rogers and Senator Comerford opened by emphasizing the committee’s focus on financial aid, tuition and fee waivers, scholarships, admissions, and institutional changes, and they reminded witnesses about the three-minute testimony limit. No votes were taken during the hearing. A large portion of the hearing centered on the “Super Act” (H. 1423/S. 218), which would eliminate the master’s-level social work licensing exam and create grant support for social work internships. Supporters—including students, practitioners, educators, and advocates—argued that unpaid internships and the exam create financial barriers, worsen workforce shortages, and disproportionately affect Black, brown, older, ESL, and other marginalized candidates. Opponents from the Association of Social Work Boards argued the exam is a necessary public-protection standard, helps maintain uniform licensure, and is important to the social work licensure compact; they said workforce shortages should be addressed through pay, working conditions, and caseloads instead. Committee members asked detailed questions about compact participation, exam accommodations, and how other states such as Rhode Island and Connecticut have handled similar changes. The committee also heard extensive testimony in favor of debt-free public higher education bills (H. 1436/S. 929). Witnesses, including students, faculty, advocates, and Senator Eldridge, said Massachusetts should expand on free community college by covering tuition and mandatory fees at public colleges and universities, with additional aid for living costs for lower-income students. Supporters said student debt delays homeownership, family formation, and career entry, and that the state should use Fair Share revenue to invest in public higher education. Some committee members voiced support but also raised concerns about prioritizing K-12 funding and the cost of expanding free college further. Several witnesses also supported bills to extend tuition and fee waivers to young adults raised by grandparents or other kinship guardians outside the DCF system, arguing that these students face the same trauma and financial barriers as foster youth but do not receive the same benefits. Representative Donato, Joseph O’Leary, Shauna Manning, Sandra Vecchio, Karen Gardner, Judy Walter, Elaine Arsenault, and others described the financial strain on grandparents raising grandchildren and urged parity with DCF-related waivers. In addition, Senator Jake Oliveira testified for a bill to protect public higher education student directory information from data mining and unauthorized sharing, and Deirdre Cummings testified for an open educational resources bill to reduce textbook costs. The hearing concluded with continued testimony on kinship care and college access, with committee members thanking witnesses and indicating follow-up on some bill language issues.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • To just more fees, more fines, higher prices, adding uninsured motorists.
  • He can either go online and pay a fee, not a fine. There's no taxes.
  • It incentivizes definitely to purchase insurance. instead of paying this fee.
  • Secretary, is there a fee for non-commercial traffic to come across? Mr.
  • Quintana went through his projects, we've secured 330.5 million. 330 million.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 2/12/25

Elections Finance and Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
  • They collected about $78 million in fees, and a large chunk of these fees do get deposited into the general
  • <00:03:50.400> during does also collect various fees during does also collect various fees
  • <00:03:59.239> do fees and a large chunk of these fees do fees and a large chunk of these
  • <00:53:39.880> system limitations it's still a secure system limitations it's still a secure
  • be unverified in the social security be unverified in the social security systems<01:05:11.400><
Keywords: 1183, house
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Elections Committee Apr 9th, 2025

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • They want to feel secure that they scanned it.
  • I mean, Mariposa's filing fee was like, or in-bound.
  • our fees that you paid less our fees which are set by the state are determined on population so the
  • The bottom line here is that California's elections are already secure, right?
  • Social Security payments and savings accounts that were meant to last decades.
Keywords: 988, house, all